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Driving with the Paddle Shifters
Using the Paddle Shift in S position When you move
GEAR the shift POSITION lever from INDICATOR When you accelerate from a stop, (Sequential Shift Mode) With the "D" to "S" position and pull either the transmission starts in first gear, shift lever in S position, you can paddle shifter, the gear position and you must manually upshift select the sequential shift mode to indicator displays on "M" along with between first and fifth gears. Make shift gears; much like a manual the selected gear number. sure you upshift before the engine transmission using the paddle shifters, speed reaches the tachometer's red but without a clutch pedal. To upshift, pull the + (right) paddle zone. shifter. To downshift, pull the — (left) paddle shifter. The transmission remains in the selected gear (5, 4, 3, 2, or 1). There To enter the sequential shift mode, is no automatic downshift when you press the release button on the front "M" INDICATOR push the accelerator pedal to the of the shift lever, move the lever to floor. the S position, then pull either paddle shifter. To cancel the sequential shift When you are driving in 4th or 5th mode and return to the ordinary gear, the transmission downshifts to automatic transmission, move the the lower gear under the following shift lever from S position. When conditions: moving the shift lever, be careful not to operate incorrectly. While you are · The vehicle slows down to a driving in the sequential shift mode, certain speed. the transmission will not automatically return to ordinary automatic transmission. · You press the brake pedal. A vehicle with ABS may require a longer distance to stop on loose or uneven surfaces, such as gravel or snow, than a vehicle without anti-lock.
Anti-lock Brakes (ABS)
If the ABS indicator and the brake Important Safety Reminders system indicator come on together, ABS does not reduce the time or and the parking brake is fully distance it takes to stop the released, the front-to-rear braking vehicle. It only helps with the distribution system may also be shut steering control during braking. down. ABS will not prevent a skid that Test your brakes as instructed on results from changing direction page 395 . If the brakes feel normal, abruptly, such as trying to take a drive slowly and have your vehicle corner too fast or making a sudden repaired by your dealer as soon as lane change. Always drive at a safe possible. Avoid sudden hard braking speed for the road and weather which could cause the rear wheels to conditions. lock up and possibly lead to a loss of control. ABS cannot prevent a loss of stability. Always steer moderately The VSA indicator will come on when you are braking hard. Severe along with the ABS indicator. or sharp steering wheel movement can still cause your vehicle to veer into oncoming traffic or off the road.